Portable shrine, or amulet container called 'gau' with quintfoil-shaped top,the gilded encased window and eight gilded engraved auspicious symbols on the silver front and copper sides and back with two belt attachments.

Gau with copper body. Silver front is embossed with foliage patterns that closely resemble cloud patterns; also decorated with Buddhist symbols. Has four handles. Entwined dragons flank the opening. At the base of opening are two lions and lotus...